2018 is the Year of Youth in Australia and discernment for vocation is one of the essential themes for the year. Peter Bierer, Coordinator of the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults will provide contemporary insights and practical strategies for for accompanying young people through a process of vocational discernment. We will use the broad definition of vocation as “the place where one’s deep gladness meets the world’s deep need,” and we will explore St. Paul’s theology of the Body of Christ, as well as the Preparatory Document for the 2018 Synod of Bishops that will focus on Youth, Faith, and Discernment for Vocation.

The Year of Youth is a chance for young people to reflect on their own lives, faith and vocation.

Young people 18 -35 are invited to "Rejoice & Be Glad" a day of reflection and community building based on Pope Francis' latest apostolic exhortation on everyday Christianity and its connection to their own experience.

The day will be led by Peter Bierer, Coordinator of the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults, and include personal reflection and opportunities to connect with other young adults from the Archdiocese of Adelaide. Meals provided, Mass will be included in the day.

A contest to develop a Cross for the Young People of the Archdiocese of Adelaide for use in youth celebrations, liturgies, prayer and other gathering with young people.

The Youth Cross will be representative of the diversity of young people in the archdiocese. After designs have been selected from the submissions, the young people will work with a local artist to create the Cross in time for World Youth Day.

2018 is the Year of Youth in Australia and it is a time to reflect on the role of youth ministry in schools and classrooms. Peter Bierer, Coordinator of the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults will provide insights and practical strategies for engaging young people in faith using the Australian Catholic Bishop’s youth ministry document, Anointed and Sent, and the results of the 2017 Raise Your Voice listening forums with young people.

COYYA and the Adelaide Cathedral Parish are excited to invite you to the second annual Pentecost Vigil for young people in the Archdiocese of Adelaide.

The event will feature international Catholic musician, Steve Angrisano (from ACYF 2015, 2017 and countless World Youth Days,www.steveangrisano.com), local music groups, speakers, fun and games, and a unique celebration of the Feast ofPentecost.

This workshop day will focus on incorporating justice and service into ministry withyoung people. Participants will come away with new strategies, resources, and ideasto make service meaningful in the faith development of young people.